Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
$20,000-60,000
Number of commercial divers employed in 2006: 3,000
Projected Number of commercial divers that will be employed in 2016: 3,510
The numbers of positions for commercial divers is expected to increase by 17% between 2006 and 2016.
Collect and report information on populations and conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food and cover, and suspected pollution.
Design and implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction, or instances of water pollution, in order to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Issue licenses, permits, and other documentation.
Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot, to enforce game, fish, or boating laws and to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
Provide advice and information to park and reserve visitors.
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
$20,000-50,000
Number of fish and game wardens employed in 2006: 8,000
Projected Number of fish and game wardens that will be employed in 2016: 8,568
The numbers of positions for fish and game wardens is expected to increase by 7.1% between 2006 and 2016.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
$20,000-91,000
Number of marine engineers and naval architects employed in 2006: 9,000
Projected Number of marine engineers and naval architects that will be employed in 2016: 9,900
The numbers of positions for marine engineers and naval architects is expected to increase by 10% between 2006 and 2016.
Projected Number of commercial divers that will be employed in 2016: 3,510
The numbers of positions for commercial divers is expected to increase by 17% between 2006 and 2016.
Projected Number of fish and game wardens that will be employed in 2016: 8,568
The numbers of positions for fish and game wardens is expected to increase by 7.1% between 2006 and 2016.
Projected Number of marine engineers and naval architects that will be employed in 2016: 9,900
The numbers of positions for marine engineers and naval architects is expected to increase by 10% between 2006 and 2016.